House Mate or Hate?

House Mate or Hate?

Around 75% of sharers want a housemate who is clean and tidy, according to realestate.com.au’s latest Consumer Intentions Study. Contributing fairly to shared expenses, doing their fair share of chores and being compatible personality-wise were also high on the list...
Should I Turn My Home Into An Investment Property?

Should I Turn My Home Into An Investment Property?

There are a number of reasons why property owners consider turning their home into an Investment Property. They could be looking to upsize or downsize, relocating, wishing to build their wealth or they are having problems selling in the current market. Here are a few...
Spruce Up Your Investment Property in a Weekend

Spruce Up Your Investment Property in a Weekend

If your tenants have just moved out, why not get into the property for the weekend and give it a quick spruce up? Here are some quick, easy and affordable tips for doing a Spruce Up: 1. Change kitchen cupboard handles You can pick up new handles from your local...
Should I Allow Pets In My Rental Property?

Should I Allow Pets In My Rental Property?

Should you allow your tenants to keep a pet at your investment property? Everyone has a different opinion on this topic. Here are some tips on what to consider before accepting a pet in your rental property: Your property manager should have a section on their tenancy...
Active Agents Hervey Bay: COVID-19 Update

Active Agents Hervey Bay: COVID-19 Update

Will Active Agents close as a result of COVID-19? In short, no. Managing rental properties is considered an essential service, as we are facilitating shelter for our tenants and on behalf of our landlords. Therefore, we are confident that our business will be allowed...
The In’s and Out’s of Investing in Real Estate

The In’s and Out’s of Investing in Real Estate

The Real Estate Investor A real estate investor makes money through real estate. An active investor that is good at analysing real estate market values and trends can become very wealthy. Investors use several different methods to turn a profit in the real estate...